ZL002 | COL | Lesley University Essentials of Health

Course Description

The Essentials of Health of Program emphasizes concepts basic to the maintenance of lifelong optimal health.  Topics include: awareness of preventable causes and recognition of the signs and  symptoms of disease; communicable and non-communicable diseases; nutrition; weight  control; therapeutic drugs and their side effects; toxic agents and environmental factors;  narcotics, alcohol, and tobacco; and emotional and mental well-being as integral aspects  of health. Social and economic factors and health services that have bearing on these  topics are examined. 

Students will earn both Lesley University and CRLS credit.

Lesley Early College courses meet in the Lesley Campus, period 1, and students typically take one course each semester.

Some of the Essentials of Health Program classes that CRLS Students may take are;

CPHYS-2011 Biological Chemistry

CBIOL 2502 Essentials of Health

CBIOL 2602 Applied Nutrition


Department: Early College
Grade Level:10, 11, 12
Credits: 20.0
Alternate Credits:
Class Type: Elective
Pre/Co-Requisites: None

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Dates & Announcements
Class of 2025 Gr. 11 Course Selection is Monday, February 26, 2024 through Sunday March 3rd